Cardiff Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3HR is located in the Nelson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardiff Road, Norwich, NR2 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3HS, NR2 3HU, NR2 3HD, NR2 3AA, NR2 3EZ, NR2 3HW, NR2 3HH, NR2 3EH, NR2 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR2 3HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR2 3HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 69.7% | 63.6% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 25.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 23.2% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.4% | 51.4% | -14.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 39.8% | 15.3% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NR2 3HR this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.1% | 29.1% | -2.0% | 16.9% | 12.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 53.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.7% | 93.9% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 82.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 82.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Road was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardiff Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Cardiff Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2025-02-03 | £331,126 |
| 3A Cardiff Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-04-08 | £466,617 |
| 37 Cardiff Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-08-02 | £385,800 |
| 63 Cardiff Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £316,070 | 2022-07-21 | £312,184 |
| 59 Cardiff Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-12-06 | £375,306 |
NR2 3HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR2 3HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NR2 3HR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 148 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peapod Pre School | Peapod Pre-School, 95 Milford Road | 67 yd | |
| Moorish Park Lane | 81 Park Lane, Norwich | 318 yd | |
| Mitre | The Mitre, 131 Earlham Road | 391 yd | |
| Open Table | Trinity United Reformed Church, 1 Unthank Road | 421 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 95 Unthank Road, Norwich | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden House | 1 Pembroke Road, Norwich | 78 yd | |
| Charred @ The Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 364 yd | |
| Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 364 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn | 79 Unthank Road, Norwich | 427 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 50 Earlham Road, Norwich | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pizza | 47 Portersfield Road, Norwich | 259 yd | |
| Cantonese Kitchen | 97 Unthank Road, Norwich | 427 yd | |
| Unthank Fish And Chips | 131 Unthank Road, Norwich | 427 yd | |
| Istanbul Sunset Grill | 105 Unthank Road, Norwich | 427 yd | |
| Rice N Spice | 16C Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 433 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 448 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 558 yd | |
| Norwich Shopper | 3 - 5 Distillery Square, Norwich | 856 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 58 - 62 Dereham Road, Norwich | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 422 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Notre Dame Prep School DEREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 887 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,078 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.